What is Cholesterol and its Functions (how Work), types ,causes,treatments for high cholesterol , The Symptoms of high cholesterol, Lifestyle causes?

What is Cholesterol ? Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) which is produced by the liver and is crucial for normal body functioning. Cholesterol is found in many foods, but we donot require it in our diet because the body can synthesize all we need. Cholesterol exists in the outer laver of every cell in our body and has many functions. It is a waxy steroid and is transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is the main sterol synthesized by animals - small amounts are also Synthesized in plants and fungi. The word “cholesterol" comes from the Greek word chole, meaning “bile”, and the Greek word stereos, meaning “solid, stiff”. Functions of cholesterol (How It works in our Body ?) 1. It builds and maintains cell membranes (outer layer), it prevents crystallization of hydrocarbons in the membrane. 2. It is essential for determining, which molecules can pass into the cell and which cannot (cell membrane permeability) . 3. It is involved in the production of sex hormones...